Ares vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Ares Rank #295

Erik Rank #477

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Ares or Erik more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Ares and Erik mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ares and Erik boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.